The Thief of Bagdad movie poster

The Thief of Bagdad

"ONE THOUSAND AND ONE SIGHTS FROM THE THOUSAND OF ONE NIGHTS...."

February 19, 1940 1h 47m 7.1/10 (288 votes)

Originally released in 1940. The Thief of Bagdad is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Ludwig Berger.

Starring Conrad Veidt, Sabu, and June Duprez

Synopsis

When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 19, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
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User Rating 7.1/10 Great (288 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • London Films Productions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Thief of Bagdad about?

When Prince Ahmad is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar, he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu to win back his royal place, as well as the heart of a beautiful princess.

Who directed The Thief of Bagdad?

The Thief of Bagdad was directed by Ludwig Berger.

How long is The Thief of Bagdad?

The Thief of Bagdad has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was The Thief of Bagdad released?

The Thief of Bagdad was released on February 19, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Thief of Bagdad?

The main cast of The Thief of Bagdad includes Conrad Veidt, Sabu, June Duprez, John Justin, Rex Ingram.

Is The Thief of Bagdad worth watching?

The Thief of Bagdad has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 288 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.